Entities

398 organizations, people, and concepts referenced in claims.

All entities

organization

1 Hotel South Beach

A hotel in Miami Beach where STK South Beach is located within the property.

1 associated claims
concept

2025 tariffs

Trade policy measures including a 10% universal tariff and additional targeted measures affecting U.S. businesses and consumers.

4 associated claims
product

A5 Japanese Wagyu

Premium grade beef featured in multiple dishes on STK's holiday menu including potstickers and steak fried rice.

1 associated claims
place

ABBA Arena

An entertainment venue in London near STK Stratford.

0 associated claims
organization

Acima

A lease-to-own fintech company that provides flexible payment solutions for furniture, electronics, and other consumer goods. A subsidiary of Upbound Group.

120 associated claims
product

Acima app

A mobile application that allows online and in-store shopping with lease management capabilities.

1 associated claims
product

Acima Classic Credit

A credit product offered by Acima, though specific details are not provided in the content.

0 associated claims
product

Acima Classic Credit Mastercard

A credit card product offered by Acima in partnership with Mastercard.

0 associated claims
product

Acima Digital

Patent-pending digital platform leveraging mobile, web, and in-store technology for lease-to-own transactions.

1 associated claims
product

Acima eCommerce Solutions

An eCommerce integration platform offering lease-to-own payment options, APIs, and shopping cart plugins for online retailers.

1 associated claims
product

Acima Leasing

A lease-to-own service offered by Acima that allows customers to obtain furniture, electronics, and other items without perfect credit.

14 associated claims
product

Acima Leasing mobile app

A mobile application offering end-to-end customer experience for lease-to-own services from application to shopping to servicing.

0 associated claims
product

Acima Marketplace

A shopping platform or service offered by Acima for lease-to-own purchases.

2 associated claims
product

Acima Mobile App

A mobile application that allows users to apply for leases, shop online or in stores, complete agreements and manage leases.

1 associated claims
product

Acima Private Credit

Acima's credit service where customers own products after purchase and make payments on an Acima Private Credit Account.

0 associated claims
place

Aldwych Theatre

A theatre in London's West End near STK London.

0 associated claims
place

Alliance Theatre

A theater venue located in Midtown Atlanta near STK.

0 associated claims
place

Alpharetta

A city in Georgia where Kona Grill has a restaurant location.

3 associated claims
organization

Amana

An appliance brand that partners with Rent-A-Center to provide rent-to-own products.

2 associated claims
organization

Amazon

Technology company that employed some of Brigit's team members.

5 associated claims
organization

American Fintech Council

Organization that Brigit joined in February 2024 to accelerate financial inclusion.

2 associated claims
organization

Andaz San Diego

A hotel located in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter that houses STK San Diego on its first floor.

2 associated claims
organization

Anthropic

AI safety company founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers. Develops Claude, a family of large language models designed with a focus on safety and helpfulness. Pioneered constitutional AI training methods.

2 associated claims
product

App Store

Apple's mobile application distribution platform.

5 associated claims
organization

Appliance Warehouse

A retail business located in Valdosta, GA that partners with Acima for lease-to-own services.

0 associated claims
place

Art Deco Historic District

A historic district in Miami Beach near STK South Beach.

0 associated claims
place

Ascend Amphitheater

An entertainment venue in Nashville where shows are performed.

0 associated claims
place

Ashford Avenue

A street in Condado, San Juan, Puerto Rico where STK San Juan is located.

2 associated claims
organization

Ashley

A brand mentioned as one of the top brands available through Rent-A-Center's services.

6 associated claims
product

Astra

A WordPress theme that is lightweight, customizable, and WooCommerce ready, developed by Brainstorm Force.

4 associated claims
organization

Asus

A computer technology company whose products are available through Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own program.

2 associated claims
organization

Audit Committee of the Board of Directors

A committee within Benihana's corporate governance structure that handles accounting complaints and compliance reporting.

0 associated claims
person

Austin Wright

Head of Strategy & Analytics at Tandem Theory, author of insights on AI-powered CRM personalization strategies.

2 associated claims
organization

Authority Magazine

A publication that conducted interviews with multiple Tandem Theory executives about customer experience, data science, and AI.

1 associated claims
place

Avalon

A location or district in Alpharetta, Georgia where Kona Grill is situated.

1 associated claims
place

Aventura Mall

A shopping mall in Aventura, Florida, located near STK Aventura restaurant.

1 associated claims
place

Avenue of the Americas

A major avenue in Manhattan, New York City, also known as Sixth Avenue.

2 associated claims
place

Back Bay

A neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts where STK Boston is located.

2 associated claims
place

Baltimore Convention Center

A convention center located in Baltimore, Maryland near the Inner Harbor area.

1 associated claims
organization

Bao Yum

A food service company that operates restaurants in multiple locations and offers delivery services.

123 associated claims
product

Bara Chirashi

A signature poke bowl containing ahi tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, cucumber and green onions in poke sauce.

2 associated claims
organization

Barnes and Noble

A bookstore chain with a location near the Kona Grill Gilbert restaurant.

1 associated claims
place

Bellevue Square

A shopping center located in downtown Bellevue, Washington, near STK Bellevue restaurant.

1 associated claims
organization

Benihana

A restaurant chain specializing in teppanyaki-style Japanese cuisine with theatrical hibachi dining experiences.

470 associated claims
product

Benihana At Home

A catering service that brings Benihana's hibachi and sushi experience to customers' chosen locations.

5 associated claims
product

Benihana Original Garlic Sauce

A proprietary sauce offered by Benihana restaurant.

1 associated claims
product

Benihana Original Yum Yum Sauce

A proprietary sauce offered by Benihana restaurant.

1 associated claims
organization

Best Buy

A retail electronics store located near the Kona Grill Gilbert location.

4 associated claims
place

Big Beaver Road

A street in Troy, Michigan where the Kona Grill location is situated.

2 associated claims
organization

Big Brand Tire and Service

A tire and automotive service company that has Acima as its exclusive lease-to-own provider.

1 associated claims
person

billy weems

Author associated with Tandem Theory website content.

0 associated claims
organization

Bob's Discount Furniture

A furniture retailer that has an exclusive collaboration with Acima for lease-to-own solutions.

1 associated claims
place

Boca Park

Shopping and dining district in Las Vegas where Kona Grill is located.

1 associated claims
place

Boise

A city in Idaho, United States, where Kona Grill operates a restaurant location.

4 associated claims
organization

Brainstorm Force

The company that develops, maintains and supports the Astra WordPress theme.

0 associated claims
person

Brentt Mellon

A maintenance planner in Ohio who works for a global refractory company and uses Brigit.

1 associated claims
organization

Bridge It, Inc.

The legal corporate name of Brigit, a financial technology company that provides financial services and products.

6 associated claims
place

Bridge Street Town Centre

A commercial area in Huntsville, Alabama where the Kona Grill location is situated.

1 associated claims
place

Bridgestone Arena

An entertainment venue in Nashville where shows are performed.

0 associated claims
organization

Brigit

A financial wellness app that provides cash advances, credit building, and budgeting tools. Acquired by Upbound Group in January 2025.

54 associated claims
product

Brigit Credit Builder

A credit building product that helps users build credit by making monthly savings payments that are reported to credit bureaus as loan payments.

11 associated claims
product

Brigit Instant Cash

A cash advance service that provides $25-$500 in advance payments with no credit check or late fees.

9 associated claims
event

Brigit's Money Goals Sweepstakes

A promotional sweepstakes event organized by Brigit for 2026 with associated terms and conditions.

0 associated claims
place

Broadway

A location in Nashville mentioned as a destination for entertainment.

0 associated claims
place

Broward County

A county in Florida where Benihana At Home service is currently available.

3 associated claims
place

Bryant Park

A public park in Manhattan, New York City, located near STK NYC Midtown.

1 associated claims
event

C-Suite Leader Award

A prestigious award given by Dallas Business Journal to North Texas executives for outstanding leadership, performance, and innovation.

1 associated claims
other

California Consumer Privacy Act

A California state privacy law that provides residents with additional privacy rights regarding personal information collection and use.

7 associated claims
other

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010

A California law (SB 657) requiring large manufacturers and retailers to disclose efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking in supply chains.

2 associated claims
place

Capital One Arena

A sports and entertainment venue in Washington D.C. mentioned as being near STK Washington.

0 associated claims
place

Carmel

A city in Indiana where Kona Grill operates a restaurant location.

3 associated claims
product

Carrara Tomahawk

A premium steak offering available by the pound at STK Steakhouse as part of their holiday menu.

1 associated claims
organization

CashStar

A service provider that handles Benihana's digital gift card platform and self-service options.

2 associated claims
place

Centennial Park

A Nashville park mentioned as an attraction near STK Nashville.

0 associated claims
place

Charlotte Convention Center

A convention center located in Uptown Charlotte near STK Charlotte restaurant.

1 associated claims
organization

Charlotte Hornets

A basketball team that plays games at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

0 associated claims
event

Charlotte Restaurant Week

A restaurant week event in Charlotte where STK participates.

5 associated claims
product

Chassis

A WordPress theme created by Fanatic Design that provides a framework for building bespoke WordPress websites.

4 associated claims
product

Chassis by Fanatic

A WordPress theme framework designed to build bespoke websites, created by Fanatic Design.

2 associated claims
product

Chateaubriand

A cut of beef served as 8.5 ounces of center cut tenderloin with mushrooms.

1 associated claims
place

Chelsea Market

A market and shopping destination located near STK NYC Downtown in Manhattan.

0 associated claims
place

Cherry Creek Shopping Center

A shopping center in Denver, Colorado where the Kona Grill Denver location is situated.

1 associated claims
place

Chicago

City where Kona Grill has locations and participates in Restaurant Week.

1 associated claims
event

Chicago Restaurant Week

A dining event in Chicago where STK Chicago participates.

5 associated claims
organization

Chick-fil-A

A quick service restaurant chain known for chicken products and Christian values-based corporate culture.

2 associated claims
person

Christopher Arroyo

A veteran on disability with a daughter who uses Brigit's services.

1 associated claims
organization

Chuck Wait Tire

A tire retail business located in Marietta, GA that partners with Acima.

1 associated claims
organization

CIM

Social Impact fund that provided $75M in debt financing to Brigit in April 2021.

2 associated claims
place

Cincinnati

A city in Ohio where Kona Grill operates a restaurant location.

1 associated claims
place

City Creek

A shopping center located within walking distance of STK Salt Lake City.

0 associated claims
organization

CITY Furniture

A furniture retailer that uses Acima's lease-to-own solution and was named Acima's exclusive partner.

1 associated claims
place

Clay Terrace

A location or area in Carmel, Indiana where the Kona Grill restaurant is situated.

1 associated claims
person

Clementine Paddleford

Legendary food critic who gave Benihana a rave review that helped the restaurant take off.

0 associated claims
organization

Coastal Community Bank

An FDIC-insured bank that holds the deposit accounts for Brigit's Credit Builder product.

4 associated claims
concept

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

A foundational document adopted by Benihana Inc. in 2010 that establishes ethical standards for executives, directors, and employees.

2 associated claims
place

Collins Avenue

A street in Miami Beach where STK South Beach is located at 2305 Collins Ave.

2 associated claims
place

Colony Square

A location near STK Atlanta mentioned as a nearby hot spot.

0 associated claims
concept

Colorado Privacy Act

A Colorado state privacy law that provides privacy rights to Colorado residents.

1 associated claims
place

Columbus

A city in Ohio where Kona Grill operates a restaurant location.

3 associated claims
other

Compliance & Ethics Hotline

A third-party reporting service that allows associates to report violations and concerns anonymously, operating 24/7.

1 associated claims
organization

Concora Credit Inc

A financial services company that services the Acima Classic Credit Mastercard.

4 associated claims
place

Condado

A beachfront district in San Juan, Puerto Rico known for its walkable area with oceanfront resorts, nightlife, and casinos.

1 associated claims
organization

Cooper Tires

A tire brand available through Rent-A-Center's tire rental program.

0 associated claims
place

Coors Field

A baseball stadium in Denver located near STK Denver.

1 associated claims
place

Copley Square

A public square in Boston near STK Boston's location.

1 associated claims
organization

Costa Vida

A restaurant chain that promotes Christian values and purpose in their corporate culture.

0 associated claims
place

Country Club Plaza

A shopping and dining district in Kansas City, Missouri where Kona Grill is located.

1 associated claims
place

Country Music Hall of Fame

A Nashville attraction mentioned as being near STK Nashville location.

0 associated claims
place

Covent Garden

A district in London's West End known for bars, boutiques and street performers.

0 associated claims
organization

Daikin

The world's largest HVAC company that uses Tandem Theory's lead-generation media program for its dealer network.

3 associated claims
place

Dallas Arts District

An arts district in Dallas located near STK Dallas.

0 associated claims
organization

Dallas Business Journal

Business publication that presents C-Suite Awards to business leaders.

3 associated claims
person

Dave Mansfield

Executive Vice President of Data Science and Analytics at Tandem Theory who discusses data's role in business growth.

2 associated claims
person

David Rutter

Co-CEO of Costa Vida restaurant chain.

0 associated claims
organization

Deliveroo

A food delivery service company whose logo appears on the Bao Yum website.

1 associated claims
organization

Dell

A computer technology company whose products are available through Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own program.

2 associated claims
place

Denver

A city where Bao Yum operates a location.

3 associated claims
place

Desert Ridge

A district or area in Phoenix, Arizona where a Kona Grill restaurant is located.

1 associated claims
place

Detroit

A major city in Michigan mentioned in relation to the Troy Kona Grill location.

0 associated claims
organization

Deutsche Bank

Financial institution that employed some of Brigit's team members.

2 associated claims
organization

Dick's Sporting Goods

Sporting goods retail chain with a location across from Kona Grill Oak Brook.

1 associated claims
event

Dine LA Restaurant Week

A restaurant week event taking place in Los Angeles featuring special prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants.

3 associated claims
event

DineLA

A Los Angeles restaurant week event where STK participates.

1 associated claims
place

Disney Springs

A shopping, dining, and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

1 associated claims
person

Dominique Phillips

A special education teacher from New York who is a Brigit user and mother.

1 associated claims
place

Downtown Nashville

A district in Nashville located near The Gulch and Music Row.

1 associated claims
place

Downtown Park

A park located in downtown Bellevue, Washington.

0 associated claims
place

Dubai

A location mentioned as one of the iconic locations where The ONE Group operates through licensees.

0 associated claims
place

East Village

A neighborhood in London where The Gantry building is situated.

1 associated claims
place

Eccles Theater

A theater venue located close to STK Salt Lake City.

0 associated claims
product

Edelman Trust Barometer

A research study that measures consumer trust and loyalty behaviors toward brands.

1 associated claims
place

Eden Prairie Center Mall

A shopping mall located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

1 associated claims
place

Edo

A historical Japanese city that eventually became Tokyo, where sushi stalls became popular in the 1800s.

1 associated claims
place

El Paso

A city in Texas where Kona Grill has a restaurant location.

2 associated claims
product

Elementor

A website page builder platform that provides CSS styling and widget functionality for websites.

1 associated claims
place

Embarcadero

A waterfront area in San Francisco where STK San Francisco is located.

1 associated claims
organization

Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

The full official name of the Embassy Suites hotel property in the Fallsview District of Niagara Falls.

0 associated claims
organization

Embassy Suites Hotel

A hotel located at 6700 Fallsview Blvd in Niagara Falls, Ontario that houses the STK Steakhouse location.

2 associated claims
organization

Equifax

One of the three major credit bureaus that receives payment reports from Brigit's Credit Builder.

3 associated claims
organization

Experian

One of the three major credit bureaus that receives payment reports from Brigit's Credit Builder.

3 associated claims
product

Express Delivery

A service feature that delivers cash advances within 20 minutes for a small fee.

1 associated claims
organization

Fallsview Casino

A casino located in the Fallsview District near STK Steakhouse Niagara Fallsview.

0 associated claims
organization

Families ERG

Employee Resource Group at Brigit for caregivers, working parents and families.

0 associated claims
organization

Fanatic Design

A design company that created the Chassis WordPress theme and operates at fanatic.co.uk.

5 associated claims
place

Ferry Building

A landmark marketplace and transit hub in San Francisco near STK.

0 associated claims
organization

FICO

Credit scoring company that provides credit score calculations and standards referenced in the article.

0 associated claims
product

Finance Helper

A financial tool by Brigit that helps users budget better, track spending, and improve their finances.

1 associated claims
place

Financial District

A business district in San Francisco near STK San Francisco's location.

1 associated claims
organization

Flock Foods

A food company that produces chicken skin crisp snacks and has partnered with Benihana.

1 associated claims
organization

Font Awesome

Icon and font toolkit company that provides Font Awesome Free 6.4.2 icon library.

2 associated claims
organization

Fonticons, Inc.

Company that holds the copyright for Font Awesome as of 2023.

1 associated claims
concept

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

A U.S. law that suppliers are expected to comply with regardless of their global location.

0 associated claims
place

Fox Theatre

A theater venue located near STK Atlanta in Midtown.

0 associated claims
product

Friends With Benefits

A loyalty program operated by The ONE Group that allows members to earn points and rewards at participating restaurants.

74 associated claims
place

Gaslamp Quarter

A historic district in San Diego where STK San Diego is located.

1 associated claims
organization

Get It Now!

A retail installment sale business operating stores in Wisconsin and Minnesota offering furniture, appliances, electronics and computers.

2 associated claims
place

Gilbert

A city in Arizona where a Kona Grill location is situated.

1 associated claims
organization

Global Animal Partnership

An organization that provides certification for animal welfare standards, including requirements for chicken processing systems.

1 associated claims
product

Google Analytics

A web analytics service that tracks website navigation and click history, with an available opt-out browser add-on.

0 associated claims
product

Google Analytics 4

Google's new analytics platform replacing Universal Analytics, abbreviated as GA4.

1 associated claims
product

Google Play

Google's digital distribution service for Android apps.

5 associated claims
person

Hamel Kothari

Co-founder and CTO of Brigit, motivated by personal experiences with financial stress affecting loved ones.

5 associated claims
organization

Hank's Fine Furniture

A furniture retailer that has Acima as its exclusive lease-to-own provider.

0 associated claims
organization

Health Department

Government regulatory agency that requires restaurants to inform customers about raw or undercooked food risks.

1 associated claims
organization

hellobrigit

Financial technology company that operates the Brigit app, providing cash advances and financial services to help users avoid fees and build credit.

152 associated claims
place

High Line

A public park and attraction in New York City located near STK NYC Downtown.

1 associated claims
place

High Museum of Art

An art museum located near STK Atlanta in Midtown.

0 associated claims
product

Hokkaido scallops

Scallops sourced from Hokkaido region that are served grilled hibachi style with lemon at Benihana.

1 associated claims
organization

Home Choice

A retail installment sale business operating stores in Wisconsin and Minnesota offering furniture, appliances, electronics and computers.

2 associated claims
organization

HP

A computer technology company whose products are available through Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own program.

2 associated claims
place

Hudson River

River visible from STK NYC Rooftop location.

0 associated claims
place

Ibiza

A location mentioned as one of the iconic locations where The ONE Group operates through licensees.

0 associated claims
organization

iFIT

A global fitness leader that has an exclusive lease-to-own partnership with Acima Leasing.

3 associated claims
organization

In-N-Out Burger

A burger restaurant chain known for quality food and incorporating Christian messaging in their packaging.

1 associated claims
other

INC. 5000

A ranking system for fast-growing private companies in America.

4 associated claims
organization

Indeed

A job search website that may provide candidate information to employers.

1 associated claims
place

Inner Harbor

A downtown area in Baltimore, Maryland where the Kona Grill location is situated.

1 associated claims
place

International Plaza

Shopping/business center located across from Kona Grill Tampa.

1 associated claims
organization

IronMan

A tire brand available through Rent-A-Center's tire rental program.

0 associated claims
organization

IRS

The Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. federal agency responsible for tax collection and tax law enforcement.

2 associated claims
product

Japanese A5 Wagyu

Premium grade beef from Japan offered on STK's menu.

24 associated claims
person

Jeremy Liew

Board member from Lightspeed Venture Partners who participated in Brigit's Series A funding.

1 associated claims
place

Jumeirah Beach Residence

A waterfront community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where STK Dubai is located.

1 associated claims
person

Kaitlyn Kasten

VP of Brand & Growth Strategies who provided a testimonial about Tandem Theory's services.

0 associated claims
person

Kevin Durant

Investor in Brigit through his investment firm Thirty Five Ventures.

4 associated claims
place

Klyde Warren Park

A park in Dallas located near STK Dallas in the Uptown area.

1 associated claims
product

Kona Bar Burger

A burger offered exclusively at the bar area of Kona Grill restaurants for $6.

3 associated claims
organization

Kona Grill

A restaurant chain featuring contemporary American cuisine, sushi, and craft cocktails in a casual dining atmosphere.

391 associated claims
place

Lakewood

City in Colorado where Bao Yum operates a restaurant location.

1 associated claims
place

Las Vegas

City in Nevada where Kona Grill operates a restaurant location.

6 associated claims
organization

Levin Furniture & Mattress

A furniture and mattress retailer that provides lease-to-own options through Acima Leasing.

1 associated claims
organization

LG

Electronics manufacturer mentioned as a brand available for rent at Rent-A-Center.

2 associated claims
place

Liberty Center

A location or development in Cincinnati, OH where the Kona Grill restaurant is situated.

1 associated claims
organization

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Venture capital firm that led Brigit's $35 million Series A funding round.

1 associated claims
place

Lincoln Square

A shopping and entertainment complex located in downtown Bellevue, Washington, near STK Bellevue restaurant.

1 associated claims
organization

LinkedIn

A professional networking platform that job candidates may authorize to share information with employers.

1 associated claims
place

Livernois

A street in Troy, Michigan that intersects with Big Beaver Road near the Kona Grill location.

1 associated claims
organization

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

A museum located near Oak Brook that focuses on lapidary art and gemstone displays.

0 associated claims
place

LoDo

A historic neighborhood in Denver where STK Denver is located.

1 associated claims
place

London

A city where Bao Yum operates a location.

1 associated claims
place

London Stadium

A stadium in London near STK Stratford.

0 associated claims
place

Los Cabos International Airport

An international airport located in San José del Cabo, Mexico, featuring multiple terminals including Terminal 2.

1 associated claims
place

Lyceum Theatre

A theatre in London's West End near STK London.

0 associated claims
person

Lynsi Snyder

Owner of In-N-Out Burger restaurant chain.

0 associated claims
organization

Macy's

Retail store located at NorthPark Center.

1 associated claims
person

Madonna Jansen

An author associated with Tandem Theory who has content published on their website.

1 associated claims
person

Manny Hilario

President and Chief Executive Officer of Benihana who joined the company in 2024.

0 associated claims
organization

Mapbox

A mapping platform that provides location and mapping services for applications.

2 associated claims
person

Marc

A server at STK Toronto mentioned in customer reviews for outstanding service.

0 associated claims
organization

Marc Jacobs

A fashion brand that produces handbags available through Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own program.

1 associated claims
organization

Marriott Marquis

A hotel located next to STK Washington in downtown D.C.

0 associated claims
organization

Mastercard

A payment network that licenses the card network for the Acima Classic Credit Mastercard.

4 associated claims
place

Mayslake Peabody Estate

A historic estate located near Oak Brook that serves as a local attraction.

0 associated claims
place

McKinney Avenue

A street in Uptown Dallas where STK Dallas is located.

1 associated claims
organization

ME London Hotel

A hotel in London that houses STK London – Strand restaurant.

1 associated claims
place

Meatpacking District

A neighborhood in Manhattan, New York characterized by cobblestone streets, galleries, boutiques, and nightlife venues.

2 associated claims
person

Megan Flynn

Chief Strategy Officer at Tandem Theory who received a C-Suite Leader Award from Dallas Business Journal.

10 associated claims
place

MetWest International

Business district development in Tampa's Westshore area where Kona Grill Tampa is located.

1 associated claims
place

Meydenbauer Bay

A bay area located in Bellevue, Washington.

0 associated claims
place

Miami Beach Boardwalk

An iconic boardwalk in Miami Beach located near STK South Beach.

0 associated claims
place

Miami-Dade County

A county in Florida where Benihana At Home service is currently available.

3 associated claims
organization

Michael Kors

Fashion brand that used AI-powered chatbot and CRM integration for personalized customer engagement across multiple channels.

4 associated claims
person

Michael Sitarzewski

VP of Innovation and Technology at Tandem Theory who shares insights on AI transformation in digital marketing strategies.

2 associated claims
organization

Michelin

A tire brand available through Rent-A-Center's tire rental program.

0 associated claims
person

Mike McCartin

COO of Operations at Tandem Theory.

0 associated claims
organization

Minorities & Underserved ERG

Employee Resource Group at Brigit focused on elevating voices of minorities, people of color, and the underserved.

0 associated claims
project

missing.link

A machine-first knowledge substrate designed for AI citation. Provides verified claims with transparent provenance, stable URLs, and structured data optimized for large language model discovery and attribution.

2 associated claims
organization

Moebs Services

A research company that produces reports on banking industry data including overdraft fee statistics.

1 associated claims
person

Monica Saunders

An employee at Tandem Theory who has expertise in post-pandemic workplace culture.

0 associated claims
place

Music Row

A district in Nashville located near The Gulch and Downtown Nashville.

1 associated claims
organization

Neiman Marcus

A luxury department store located in Cherry Creek Shopping Center, next to Kona Grill Denver.

1 associated claims
place

New York City

The city where the first Benihana restaurant opened in 1964.

1 associated claims
event

New York Restaurant Week

A restaurant week event in New York where STK participates.

4 associated claims
place

Newbury Street

A street in Boston known for boutique shopping, located near STK Boston.

1 associated claims
place

Niagara Falls

A famous waterfall system located on the border between Ontario, Canada and New York, United States.

2 associated claims
organization

Niagara Falls Convention Centre

A convention center facility located near STK Steakhouse in the Niagara Falls area.

0 associated claims
person

Nicky Mailliard

A 13-year-old boy from Scottsdale, Arizona who died from brain cancer and was the nephew of one of RA Sushi's founding partners.

3 associated claims
place

Nine Elms

A district in London where Bao Yum is located.

3 associated claims
organization

Nintendo

Gaming company mentioned as a brand available for rent at Rent-A-Center.

2 associated claims
organization

Nordstrom

Retail store located at NorthPark Center.

1 associated claims
place

North Bay Village-Miami Beach

A location where Benihana opened or returned to as mentioned in their blog.

1 associated claims
place

NorthPark Center

Shopping center in Dallas described as one of the most prestigious shopping destinations in the Southwest.

1 associated claims
place

Novello Theatre

A theatre in London's West End near STK London.

0 associated claims
place

Oak Brook

Location where Kona Grill has a restaurant that serves Chicago Restaurant Week customers.

1 associated claims
place

Oak Brook Center

Shopping mall located near Kona Grill Oak Brook location.

1 associated claims
organization

Oak Brook Golf Club

A golf club located in the Oak Brook area offering golf course facilities.

0 associated claims
place

Oak Brook Promenade

Shopping area in Oak Brook, Illinois where Kona Grill Oak Brook location is situated.

0 associated claims
place

Oakbrook Center

A shopping center in Oak Brook featuring upscale boutiques, designer flagships, and entertainment options.

1 associated claims
organization

OLO

An online ordering platform used by The ONE Group's restaurant brands.

1 associated claims
organization

OpenAI

AI research organization founded in 2015, originally as a non-profit. Develops GPT series models and ChatGPT. Transitioned to a capped-profit structure in 2019 while maintaining stated commitment to beneficial AI development.

1 associated claims
organization

OpenTable

A third-party reservation service provider that provides reservations feature for The ONE Group's websites.

11 associated claims
place

Pacific Ocean

Ocean from which Kona Grill sources their fresh-caught seafood daily.

2 associated claims
organization

Palantir

Technology company that employed some of Brigit's team members.

2 associated claims
place

Palm Beach County

A county in Florida where Benihana At Home service is currently available.

3 associated claims
place

Petco Park

A baseball stadium located near STK San Diego in the Gaslamp Quarter.

1 associated claims
place

Phoenix

A city in Arizona where Kona Grill operates a Desert Ridge location.

1 associated claims
place

PHX Arena

An arena in Phoenix, Arizona where RA Sushi operates a restaurant location.

1 associated claims
place

Piazza della Repubblica

A plaza in Milan, Italy where STK Milan is located in the Repubblica/Porta Nuova district.

1 associated claims
place

Piedmont Park

A park located in Midtown Atlanta.

0 associated claims
organization

Plaid Technologies, Inc.

A technology company that provides an API service used by Bridge It, Inc. to gather customer data from financial institutions.

1 associated claims
place

Porta Nuova

A business and fashion district in Milan with skyscrapers, designer boutiques and nightlife.

1 associated claims
organization

Pride ERG

Employee Resource Group at Brigit for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies to create a safe and inclusive environment.

0 associated claims
organization

Professional Animal Auditor Certification Program

A certification program that certifies third-party auditors who conduct facility audits for animal welfare compliance.

1 associated claims
organization

Purina

A pet food company with 36 brands that uses Tandem Theory's personalized CRM program services.

1 associated claims
organization

QSR Magazine

A publication that has featured insights from Tandem Theory's Chief Strategy Officer about restaurant marketing strategies.

2 associated claims
place

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

A park in London located near STK Stratford.

0 associated claims
organization

RA Sushi

A restaurant chain specializing in inventive sushi, Japanese cuisine, and innovative cocktails served in a high-energy environment.

414 associated claims
organization

RAC Mexico

A rent-to-own business operating stores across Mexico offering furniture, appliances, computers, electronics and other goods.

2 associated claims
organization

RACFI

Rent-A-Center Franchise International, a franchise business specializing in rent-to-own home furniture, appliances, electronics and other durable items.

2 associated claims
person

Ray Rosenbaum

Chief Insights Officer at Tandem Theory who provides expertise on data privacy strategies.

1 associated claims
organization

Regis

Parent company of Supercuts salon chain.

0 associated claims
organization

Renaissance Hotel

Hotel located near the Kona Grill Woodbridge location on US Highway 1 South.

1 associated claims
organization

Rent-A-Center

A rent-to-own retail company that provides furniture, appliances, electronics, and computers to customers without requiring credit checks. A subsidiary of Upbound Group.

82 associated claims
organization

Rent-A-Center East, Inc.

A company listed as an affiliate of Bridge It, Inc. related by common ownership or control.

0 associated claims
organization

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

Parent company of Acima Solutions, publicly traded company focused on serving underserved consumers.

4 associated claims
product

Rest API

Acima's REST-based application programming interface with predictable URLs and HTTP response codes for error indication.

2 associated claims
place

River North

A neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois where STK Chicago is located.

1 associated claims
place

Riverton

A city in Utah where Kona Grill operates a restaurant location.

4 associated claims
organization

Rixos Premium Dubai

A hotel located at The Walk in Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, that houses STK Dubai restaurant.

2 associated claims
person

Rocky H. Aoki

Japanese-born founder of Benihana who opened the first restaurant in New York City in 1964.

2 associated claims
place

Romare Bearden Park

A park in Charlotte, North Carolina mentioned as a nearby attraction to STK Charlotte.

0 associated claims
person

S. Truett Cathy

Founder of Chick-fil-A restaurant chain.

0 associated claims
product

Salient

A WordPress theme that provides grid system CSS styling capabilities including responsive column layouts and various spacing options.

0 associated claims
place

Salt Palace Convention Center

A convention center located near STK Salt Lake City in downtown Salt Lake City.

1 associated claims
organization

Samsung

A brand mentioned as one of the top brands available through Rent-A-Center's services.

6 associated claims
organization

Samurai

A restaurant brand operated by The ONE Group.

19 associated claims
place

San Antonio

City in Texas where this Kona Grill location is situated.

3 associated claims
place

SanTan Village

A shopping center in Gilbert, Arizona where the Kona Grill location is situated.

1 associated claims
place

Savoy Theatre

A theatre in London's West End near STK London.

0 associated claims
other

SB 657

The bill number for the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010.

0 associated claims
organization

Slumberland Furniture

A top furniture retailer that has an exclusive lease-to-own partnership with Acima Leasing.

3 associated claims
product

Sonny

An AI Agent used by Brigit for customer support via email at [email protected].

2 associated claims
place

Spectrum Center

A venue in Charlotte, North Carolina located near STK Charlotte restaurant.

1 associated claims
organization

St. Jude

A charitable organization that helps patients and families in their fight against childhood cancer.

3 associated claims
place

STK Atlanta

A specific location of STK Steakhouse restaurant chain located in Atlanta, Georgia.

0 associated claims
organization

STK Aventura

A specific location of STK Steakhouse in Aventura, Florida, offering steakhouse dining with DJ performances and lounge atmosphere.

0 associated claims
organization

STK Bellevue

A restaurant location of STK Steakhouse chain located in downtown Bellevue, Washington, combining modern steakhouse dining with lounge atmosphere.

0 associated claims
organization

STK Boston

A Boston location of STK Steakhouse located in the Back Bay neighborhood that combines modern steakhouse dining with a chic lounge atmosphere.

0 associated claims
organization

STK Charlotte

A location of STK Steakhouse chain located in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, offering steakhouse dining and social hour experiences.

3 associated claims
organization

STK Chicago

A steakhouse restaurant located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago that combines modern steakhouse dining with a chic lounge atmosphere.

1 associated claims
organization

STK Dallas

A Dallas location of STK Steakhouse located in Uptown Dallas on McKinney Avenue.

4 associated claims
organization

STK Denver

A location of STK Steakhouse in Denver, Colorado that serves modern steakhouse cuisine.

0 associated claims
organization

STK Doha

A steakhouse and lounge restaurant located on the 23rd floor of The Ritz-Carlton in Doha, Qatar.

3 associated claims
organization

STK Dubai

A Dubai location of STK Steakhouse located at Rixos Premium Dubai in Jumeirah Beach Residence.

8 associated claims
organization

STK Las Vegas

A steakhouse and lounge located inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, offering fine dining with a DJ-driven atmosphere.

0 associated claims
organization

STK London

A modern steakhouse and chic lounge located in London's Covent Garden area that offers fine dining with steakhouse cuisine.

0 associated claims
place

STK London - Strand

A specific location of STK Steakhouse restaurant chain located on the Strand in London, England.

1 associated claims
place

STK London - Stratford

A specific location of STK Steakhouse restaurant chain located in Stratford, London, England.

3 associated claims
organization

STK Los Angeles

A steakhouse restaurant located in Westwood, Los Angeles, serving reimagined classic American cuisine with world-famous cocktails and live DJ music.

1 associated claims
organization

STK Los Cabos

An STK Steakhouse location situated inside Los Cabos International Airport near Terminal 2 in Mexico.

0 associated claims
organization

STK Midtown

A midtown New York location of STK Steakhouse participating in Restaurant Week.

1 associated claims
organization

STK Milan

A Milan location of STK Steakhouse located at Piazza della Repubblica, offering steaks, cocktails and lounge dining experience.

5 associated claims
organization

STK Nashville

A modern steakhouse and high-energy lounge located in The Gulch district of Nashville, Tennessee.

8 associated claims
organization

STK Niagara Fallsview

A steakhouse location in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada that serves premium steaks, Japanese A5 Wagyu, seafood, and signature cocktails.

2 associated claims
organization

STK NYC Downtown

A specific location of STK Steakhouse situated in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. It serves steaks, seafood, and offers weekend brunch, happy hour, and private events.

2 associated claims
organization

STK NYC Midtown

A modern steakhouse and lounge location in New York City that offers fine dining, private events, and entertainment in Midtown Manhattan.

0 associated claims
place

STK NYC Rooftop

Rooftop restaurant location of STK Steakhouse in New York's Meatpacking District, featuring a retractable glass enclosure and views of the Hudson River and High Line.

3 associated claims
organization

STK Oak Brook

A location of STK Steakhouse situated in Oak Brook, Illinois, offering steakhouse dining and private events.

5 associated claims
organization

STK Orlando

A modern steakhouse and lounge located at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida. Part of the STK Steakhouse restaurant chain.

0 associated claims
organization

STK Rooftop Stratford

A rooftop steakhouse and bar location in London's Stratford area, part of the STK Steakhouse chain.

0 associated claims
organization

STK Salt Lake City

A steakhouse restaurant located in downtown Salt Lake City that blends modern steakhouse dining with a chic lounge experience.

1 associated claims
organization

STK San Diego

A steakhouse restaurant located in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter on the first floor of Andaz San Diego.

0 associated claims
organization

STK San Francisco

A steakhouse and lounge location in San Francisco that blends modern dining with traditional steakhouse quality.

0 associated claims
organization

STK San Juan

A restaurant location of STK Steakhouse situated in Condado, San Juan, Puerto Rico. It serves steaks, seafood, cocktails, and offers brunch and happy hour services.

0 associated claims
organization

STK South Beach

A specific STK Steakhouse location in Miami Beach, Florida that combines a modern steakhouse with a chic lounge experience.

0 associated claims
organization

STK Steakhouse

A modern steakhouse chain that blends steakhouse dining with a chic lounge atmosphere, operating multiple locations internationally.

622 associated claims
organization

STK Topanga

A location of STK Steakhouse situated in Westfield Topanga shopping center in Canoga Park, California.

1 associated claims
organization

STK Toronto

A steakhouse and cocktail lounge located in Toronto's Yorkville neighborhood that blends modern steakhouse dining with a chic lounge atmosphere.

3 associated claims
organization

STK Washington

A specific location of STK Steakhouse in Washington D.C., located on Massachusetts Avenue near the Convention Center.

0 associated claims
organization

STK Washington DC

A location of STK Steakhouse restaurant chain located in Washington DC.

4 associated claims
place

Summerlin

Area in Las Vegas where the Kona Grill location is situated.

1 associated claims
organization

Supercuts

A salon chain that uses Tandem Theory's data-driven CRM program to drive visits and retain customers.

0 associated claims
other

Supplier Code of Conduct

Upbound's standards that suppliers must follow as a condition of doing business with the company.

1 associated claims
person

Susanoo

The Shinto god of sea and storm who according to legend used sake to subdue an eight-headed serpent.

0 associated claims
product

Tandem Pulse

A marketing trend report series produced by Tandem Theory covering consumer trends and brand strategies.

4 associated claims
product

Tandem Pulse: Navigating the Year of Contradictions

A research report by Tandem Theory analyzing 2025 consumer trends and brand strategies. The report focuses on consumer contradictions and marketplace dynamics.

1 associated claims
product

Tandem Pulse: The Trust Deficit

A Q2 2025 marketing trend report by Tandem Theory focusing on consumer trust crisis and AI adoption in marketing.

0 associated claims
organization

Tandem Theory

Full-service marketing agency headquartered in Dallas, Texas, specializing in data-driven strategy, creative services, media planning, CRM, and digital transformation. Known for integrating AI-native workflows into marketing operations and pioneering the Version Zero model for rapid client delivery.

107 associated claims
organization

Texas Health Resources

A healthcare network with more than 400 locations that uses Tandem Theory as agency of record for data-driven strategy and creative.

2 associated claims
organization

The Bank of Missouri

A bank that issues the Acima Classic Credit Mastercard pursuant to a license from Mastercard.

2 associated claims
place

The Bravern

A shopping and entertainment complex located in downtown Bellevue, Washington, near STK Bellevue restaurant.

1 associated claims
product

The Chefs Table

Former loyalty program that has been retired and replaced by Friends with Benefits.

2 associated claims
place

The Cosmopolitan

A Las Vegas hotel/casino that houses the STK Las Vegas location and offers complimentary parking for the restaurant's customers.

2 associated claims
place

The Esplanade

An entertainment and shopping district in Aventura, Florida, located near STK Aventura.

0 associated claims
place

The Fountains at Farah

A location or development in El Paso, Texas where Kona Grill is situated.

1 associated claims
place

The Gantry

A building or development in East Village, London where STK Stratford is located.

1 associated claims
place

The Gulch

A walkable, buzzed-about district in Nashville located between Downtown Nashville and Music Row.

4 associated claims
organization

The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc.

The formal corporate name of The ONE Group, a publicly traded company that participates in investor conferences.

422 associated claims
organization

The Ritz-Carlton

A luxury hotel located in West Bay Lagoon, Doha, Qatar that houses STK Doha on its 23rd floor.

4 associated claims
place

The Shops at Landmark

Shopping center location in San Antonio, Texas where Kona Grill operates a restaurant.

1 associated claims
place

The Village at Meridian

A location or development in the Treasure Valley area where Kona Grill is situated.

1 associated claims
organization

Thirty Five Ventures

Kevin Durant's investment firm that invested in Brigit.

2 associated claims
organization

Thriving Minds ERG

Employee Resource Group at Brigit focused on embracing neurodiversity and encouraging mental well-being.

0 associated claims
place

Tigard

A city in Oregon where a Kona Grill location is situated.

1 associated claims
place

Times Square

A location in New York City where RA Sushi has a restaurant.

2 associated claims
place

Tokyo

The modern name for the Japanese city that was formerly called Edo.

0 associated claims
person

Tom Cole

CEO and Executive Chairman of Tandem Theory.

1 associated claims
person

Tom Millweard

President of Tandem Theory.

1 associated claims
organization

Total Wine and Spirit

A retail liquor store chain with a location adjacent to the Kona Grill Gilbert restaurant.

1 associated claims
organization

TransUnion

One of the three major credit bureaus that receives payment reports from Brigit's Credit Builder.

3 associated claims
place

Treasure Valley

A geographic region that includes the Boise, Idaho area where Kona Grill operates.

1 associated claims
place

Troy

A city in Michigan where Kona Grill operates a restaurant location.

2 associated claims
place

Twin Cities

Metropolitan area in Minnesota encompassing Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

0 associated claims
organization

Two Sigma

Technology company that employed some of Brigit's team members.

2 associated claims
organization

UCLA

University located near STK Los Angeles in Westwood.

1 associated claims
place

Union Square

A shopping and entertainment district in San Francisco mentioned as nearby to STK.

0 associated claims
place

Union Station

A transportation hub in Denver located near STK Denver.

1 associated claims
product

Universal Analytics

Google's analytics platform that is being sunset and replaced by Google Analytics 4.

1 associated claims
organization

Upbound Group

Upbound Group, Inc. (NYSE: UPBD) is a financial technology holding company and the parent of Rent-A-Center, Acima, and Brigit.

80 associated claims
organization

USDA

United States Department of Agriculture, the federal agency that approves imported food products.

1 associated claims
product

Valentine's Six-Course Feast

Special dining menu offering from Benihana featuring six courses for Valentine's Day.

11 associated claims
place

Victory Park

A district in Dallas located near STK Dallas.

0 associated claims
concept

Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act

A privacy law that grants Virginia residents certain rights regarding their personal information, including the right to opt out of data sales.

5 associated claims
place

Vivint Arena

An arena venue located near STK Salt Lake City in downtown Salt Lake City.

1 associated claims
organization

Walmart

Retail company that implemented AI-driven personalization systems for customer recommendations and marketing messages.

4 associated claims
place

Walt Disney World Resort

A major entertainment resort complex in Orlando, Florida that includes Disney Springs.

0 associated claims
place

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

A convention center in Washington D.C. located near STK Washington steakhouse.

1 associated claims
place

Ward Parkway

A street in Kansas City, Missouri where the Kona Grill location is situated.

2 associated claims
concept

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Guidelines that define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

4 associated claims
place

West Bay Lagoon

A location in Doha, Qatar where The Ritz-Carlton hotel is situated.

1 associated claims
organization

West Elm

A retail store located across the street from Kona Grill Denver in the Cherry Creek area.

1 associated claims
place

Westfield Stratford City

A shopping center located near STK Stratford in London.

0 associated claims
organization

Westfield Topanga

A shopping center located in Canoga Park, California that houses STK Topanga restaurant.

1 associated claims
place

Westshore Business District

Business district in Tampa, Florida where MetWest International is located.

1 associated claims
place

Westwood Village

A neighborhood area in Los Angeles where STK Los Angeles is located on Glendon Avenue.

1 associated claims
organization

Whirlpool

An appliance brand that partners with Rent-A-Center to provide rent-to-own products.

2 associated claims
organization

Whitney Museum

A museum located near STK NYC Downtown in Manhattan's Meatpacking District.

0 associated claims
place

Windsor Plaza

A commercial plaza in Eden Prairie, Minnesota where Kona Grill is located.

1 associated claims
organization

Women+ ERG

Employee Resource Group at Brigit helping marginalized genders feel supported.

0 associated claims
organization

Woodstock Furniture Outlet

A furniture retail business located in Acworth, GA that uses Acima's services.

1 associated claims
product

WordPress

A content management system platform used to power websites.

2 associated claims
place

Yankee Stadium

A stadium location in New York where RA Sushi operates a restaurant.

1 associated claims
person

Yaya

A server at STK Scottsdale mentioned in a customer review as being one of the best servers.

0 associated claims
person

Yohei Hanaya

A sushi vendor who started selling raw slices of seafood on beds of rice in his Edo food stall in 1824.

1 associated claims
place

Yorktown Center

Shopping mall located near Kona Grill Oak Brook location.

1 associated claims
place

Yorkville

A neighborhood in Toronto known for designer boutiques, galleries, stylish hotels and bars.

1 associated claims
person

Yunosuke Aoki

Rocky Aoki's father, samurai descendant and entertainer who started a Tokyo coffee shop with his wife Katsu.

0 associated claims
person

Zuben Mathews

Co-founder and CEO of Brigit, previously worked in finance where he witnessed financial inequality.

6 associated claims